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Big 12 Game of the Week: Cincinnati vs. Arizona State

Two surprising teams in the Big 12 meet with conference championship implications.

Tanner Johnson

Oct 12, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) rolls back to pass during the second half against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Oct 12, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2) rolls back to pass during the second half against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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Before the season started, not many would have predicted that these two teams would be where they are through six games.

The Bearcats and Sun Devils are both 2-1 in the Big 12 so far, with the conference championship race still wide open. Sure, neither of these teams are favorites to win the league, but the winner of this game will still only have one conference loss. That will be enough to stay in the race with teams at the top, like BYU, Iowa State, and other one-loss teams like Kansas State.

One of the most important aspects of this game is the Sun Devils’ new starting quarterback, Jeff Sims. This will be the first game he has started this season, and he has also only attempted two passes this year. He will have plenty of help at the wide receiver position, and the Sun Devils also have a very strong running game that averages 211 yards per contest. Running back Cam Skattebo is one of the best running backs in college football. He has 773 rushing yards this season, and Sims should be able to lean on him.

The Sun Devils will have to be on the lookout for Bearcats’ tight end Joe Royer. He has 28 catches this year for 346 yards. He is coming off of a career high eight catches at UCF last week. If the Sun Devils do not account for him, it will be a long day.

This is also the first time these two teams have played since 1976. This is Arizona State’s first year in the conference and their first time ever playing at Cincinnati.

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Tanner Johnson
TANNER JOHNSON

Tanner Johnson is a sports writer and journalist who has experience covering multiple sports, collegiate and professional. He has provided coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Florida State Seminoles. He is also a co-host of Triple Option A College Football Podcast.

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